Solo Groomer Tools

Grooming Software for Solo Groomers

Run your one-person shop with the same tools big salons use — without the enterprise price tag or complexity.

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68%
of solo groomers still use paper or spreadsheets
40%
fewer no-shows with automated SMS reminders
$69
per month to start, plus a one-time $49 activation fee — no per-booking or per-client fees
2 hrs
saved per week on admin tasks on average

Why Solo Groomers Need Software (Even With Just One Chair)

Running a one-person grooming business means you are the groomer, the receptionist, the bookkeeper, and the marketing department. Every minute spent texting appointment confirmations, hunting for a client's vaccine records, or chasing a payment is a minute you are not grooming — and not earning.

Animal Friends OS was built with the solo operator in mind. There are no seat-based fees, no per-booking charges, and no complexity you do not need. You get a full professional system starting at $69/month, plus a one-time $49 activation fee that covers carrier registration for texting and moving your data over.

Online Booking That Works While You Groom

Your booking widget lives on your website or Facebook page. Clients pick their pet, service, and time slot. You get notified. No phone tag required. The system automatically checks your availability against your configured hours and existing appointments.

Client and Pet Records on Every Device

Every client has a profile with their pets, breed, weight, coat notes, vaccination records, service history, and payment history. Before a new client arrives, you already know their dog's temperament notes from intake. No clipboards, no lost cards.

Automated SMS Reminders Cut No-Shows

The system sends a reminder 48 hours before every appointment. Clients can confirm or cancel by reply text. You see responses in a two-way SMS inbox. One saved appointment per week more than covers your monthly subscription cost.

What Is Included, Starting at $69/Month

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Online Booking Widget
Embed on your site or link from social. Syncs with your schedule in real time.
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Client + Pet CRM
Full history, vaccine tracking, breed notes, and service preferences per pet.
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SMS Reminders + Inbox
Automated reminders and two-way text inbox — all in one place.
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Payments + Invoices
Collect card payments, send digital receipts, track outstanding balances.
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Digital Waivers
Clients sign before their first visit. Stored permanently on their profile.
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Reports
Monthly revenue, top clients, service breakdown — know your numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What software do solo groomers actually need?
Online booking, client/pet records with vaccine tracking, automated SMS reminders, and digital payment collection. Animal Friends OS includes all of this on every plan, starting at $69/month plus a one-time $49 activation fee — no per-booking fees.
Can I run grooming software from my phone?
Yes. Animal Friends OS is fully mobile-responsive. You can check your schedule, add a client, collect payment, and send a reminder from any smartphone browser.
Is $69/month worth it for a one-person grooming business?
If automated reminders cut even one no-show per week at $60/appointment, the software pays for itself in the first week of every month.
Does it handle client waivers digitally?
Yes. Digital grooming waivers are built in — clients sign before their first appointment and the record is stored permanently on their profile.

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